Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Detailed Job Description

The Academic Advisor I is an entry level advising position. Under direct supervision, the Advisor I will be engaged in academic advising activities that support UA at the institution or college level.

Additional Department Summary:

This position advises undergraduate students with academic schedules, registration, and degree progress issues. Meets with prospective students and parents providing guidance and information on the college, its majors, campus life, student involvement, etc. Provides assistance with new student orientation. Represents the college at recruiting events. Oversees various programs and activities for undergraduate students in the college and teaches a course geared toward freshmen in the college.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and some relevant experience. Student or Graduate Assistant, Intern, or student oriented experience will be considered.

Skills and Knowledge:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made. EOE/AA

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.